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United, Frontier Airlines Have Different Roles and Goals at Denver Airport.

The Denver Post (Denver, CO)

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Byline: Greg Griffin

Jul. 16--United and Frontier airlines, the top carriers at Denver International Airport, never have stood in greater contrast than now.

United is seeking to merge with US Airways to stay at the top of the industry.

Meanwhile, the Chicago-based airline faces contentious negotiations with its pilots and ground workers, mounting service problems and criticism in Washington of its ambitions.

Growth at Frontier, the nation's 13th largest carrier, on the other hand, is steady but not frantic -- some might even call it slow. There's no talk of joining the industry's growing merger frenzy. And the company appears to deliver on its stated commitment to customer service.

"We have a simple business model, and…

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